Datatec Ltd. (DTC SJ), a Johannesburg-based computer
services company, rose to its highest closing price in more than
two months, adding 1.43 rand, or 3.7 percent, to 40.10 rand. The
company said it expects to report revenue of about $5 billion
for the 2012 fiscal year while keeping its earnings and profit
guidance unchanged.

Life Healthcare Group Holdings Ltd. (LHC SJ), a health-care
provider, dropped 30 cents, or 1.5 percent, to 19.35 rand. The
company may pay about 850 million rand ($108 million) in cash
for a 26 percent of Max Healthcare Institute Ltd., its first
purchase in India.

Palabora Mining Co. Ltd. (PAM SJ), a copper miner, climbed
for a second day, adding 3.30 rand, or 3 percent, to 112.74
rand. The price of copper rose to a two-week high amid investor
optimism Europe will contain its debt crisis and escape a
recession.

Woolworths Holdings Ltd. (WHL SJ), a food and clothing
retailer, advanced 86 cents, or 2.3 percent, to 38.98 rand after
saying it agreed to set up a joint venture with Chellarams Plc
in Nigeria that will enable it to open three stores in Africa’s
most populous nation in December.